The Cubs are currently setting up their bullpen to support the new starting rotation this year. The loss of Kerry Wood leaves a huge hole in the closer role for the ball club. The two options currently are Kevin Gregg and Carlos Marmol. Most Cubs' fans I have talked to think that Marmol is a shoe-in for the job but looking at Gregg's stats so far this spring he is right on the heels of Marmol. Gregg has pitched 8 1/3 innings this spring and has given up zero runs. Marmol on the other hand has pitched 8 innings and given up 4 runs. I don't know when Piniella plans on making the decision but I imagine it will be soon and that whoever doesn't win the closer role will be the eighth inning guy like Marmol was last year.
The rotation looks strong like last year, possibly even stronger if Marshall keeps pitching the way he has this spring. He currently has pitched 23 1/3 innings and has a 1.93 ERA. I personally picked him up in my fantasy league as I think he has the potential to be a big factor on how well the Cubs will do this year. Harden has been one set back after another. First he had some shoulder stiffness then the flu I believe and now I hear he has food poisoning. Does this guy just not take care of himself or what??? It probably just a coincidence but it still worries me on how well he will come out of the gate for the regular season.
We still have 9 days till the season opener so it should be interesting to figure out what is going to happen. If there are any of you out there wanting to comment on my blog PLEASE follow my blog and make a comment!!!!!
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